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Irondale

Alabama · 9,813 residents · 17.316 sq mi
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Irondale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $95,100. Households here earn about 35% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,813
+4%since 1990
from 9,454 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 546 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
+13%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Irondale
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,203
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,251
+45%since 1990
from $16,015 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $573 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(7,699)
Black17.4%(1,648)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(88)
Asian0.9%(87)
Diversity Score39.9%(3,770)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,889)
Black25.1%(2,464)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(263)
Asian0.9%(91)
Diversity Score53.9%(5,288)
Diversity Score
54
+35%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irondale, Alabama?

Irondale, Alabama has about 9,813 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Irondale, Alabama?

The typical household in Irondale, Alabama earns about $46,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irondale, Alabama expensive?

In Irondale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Irondale, Alabama?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Irondale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irondale, Alabama?

About 9.2% of people in Irondale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irondale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Irondale, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 359 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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